day 7 of life

So, today we took Phinneus to the doctor for a check up. The dr. made a statement "so this is day 7 of life"... I found that an interesting phrase, way more intellectual than I'd put it. To me, he's 7 days old... To the medical community, its "day 7 of life"...

Everything checked out fine at the doctors office. Phinneus actually gained some major poundage, up to 6lbs 13oz!! But I bet he's less now after some seriuos poopage! He's been eating more lately though, 2 whole oz. per feeding! Janie's right, they do have cream cheese breath after the feedings!!

Yesterday was time for Phinneus to meet the Long Island side of his lineage. He met my grandfather, Aunt Celeste & Uncle Tim. We all had a blast and many pictures were taken, but I'm waiting for the to be emailed to me. So if you have any of the pics, hurry up! email 'em already!

The highlights for me were when my grandfather got to hold Phinneus & take some pictures. It was an emotional moment fo sho! I heard him say "bee-you-dee-full" in his old school brooklynite blue collar tone when he saw Phinn for the first time.. Again, an emotional moment!

Today after work Amy & Andrew were over. Papa Ken cooked up some salmon, Salad, Amy made Quinoa, we had some steamers, & my buddy Tommy came by to check out the 'Lil Guy. We ate, drank & were merry!! Good times!! Good times!! Sorry for the lack of visual stimulous, maybe tomorrow I'll have some more pictures to post!

Peace!

Phinnues in da heezy

So, here are the requested pics of Phinneus' room. He hasn't used it yet cuz he's been in the bassinet since he came home. Check out the pick of him sleeping with his mouth open. That's how he celebrated the Yanks beating the Mets 3-2 yesterday!! Funny right!!!! He was still psyched I could tell!!!!!! Since I last blogged to yous we had to take him to the Doctor for a jaundice test. The had to prick his heal & draw blood. It was more tramatic for us than Phinneus I think... He slept through it, I almost wept through it...... I'm a softee ok! The Doctor said he looked great & all was well! Chenoah & Kev came over to see the baby yesterday, it was Kev's first time meeting Phinneus. It was nice getting together & hanging out! Thanks for coming over guys! So Papa Ken & Amy made it to our house last night at about 8:30. They drove all the way from Chicagoland to K'vil. We had some macaroni, amazing Calandra's bread & a Greek inspired chick pea salad w/ homemade tzatziki sauce & pita! Then Amy drove to the city to see Andrew... Could you imagine having to get back into the car after a 740 mile drive!! You go Amy! God bless St. Gigi for all that she's done! She has been taking the night shift, done the laundry, done the changing.... We can't thank her enough!! It was funny, she was explaining to Phinneus about "raving"!!!! Funny right! Oh I almost forgot, Phinneus has a webbed foot, like Gigi!! She was excited about it! My moms been over a a bunch of times. She loves the lil guy, you can tell by the way she "glows" when she holds him! Today my Aunt, Grandfather, & some other people are coming over to meet Phinneus. We have to go get the bagels & "smear stuff" (thats Gigi lingo for cream cheese) for people to "nosh" on... Oh I almost forgot, Thanks Trish for the wonderful knitted ensamble & going bananas shirt!!!! So anyways I gotta go!!

Peace!

Homecoming!

Well, we got the 'lil guy home today! It was his first time out in the mainstream of the world! Welcome to dirty, stinky New Jersey Kiddo! Chenoah came over and decorated our pad for us while we were getting Maggie & Phinneus discgarged! Thanks Chenoah! It looks great! We Love You! Before I left for the hospital I drew Gigi a map to the local Starbucks franchise. I wish I could upload the voicemail she left on my phone after she got lost! It was too funny! Luckily She was able to contact Chenoah & get directed to the Starbucks for a propper caffination! So Mom & Baby are "in the House"! Maggie is very soar & the stairs are a biznatch to negotiate, but she does it! I'm so proad of you Babe!! You Go! I expect to see some raving about Maggie peoples! What she went through, & is going through ain't easy.... fo sheezy! I mean getting in bed hurts, could you imagine! I went to Giancarlo's, the local bakery to get some canoli & bread. The couple that own it were so nice to me! I was like, "We just brought our baby home, so I need to buy some canoli!". The baker congratulated us & the lady behind the counter said "God blessa you son"!! Pretty cool! Gigi has been fab! She's helped us out soooooooo much & he's only been home for a few hours! We all (Phinn too) took a big 'ol nap in the afternoon! That's my report for today!

BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!!

Peace!

new pics!!

Here's the latest pics of the 'lil man & his beautiful mother, Grandma Gloria & even one of the new family unit. Baby Phinneus & Maggie are coming home tomorrow!! I Can't wait to get my family home under our roof!! I got to feed the lil man & even changed my 1st diaper!! Phinneus was a dream today, he slept most of the day & ate the biggest meal of his life!! No really it was the biggest of his life!! 2 whole ounces!! Gigi & I are having the last celebratory cocktails before the family unit is safe at 12 John St.!!!!!!!!!!! So, I'm gonna sign off & yous can start the raving now!

That's my boy!

so this is muh boy!!!!! Both Mom & baby are doing fine!! I wish I could say more, but just look at the beautiful baby boy!

happy family

So, after 24+ hours of labor, my babuh gave birth via "c -section" to a healthy baby boy!!!!!!! 18 1/2" long & 6.10 lbs he is everything we could have wanted! I can't begin to tell yous how much of a trooper Maggie was through the whole experience. She took more pain than I have ever seen. Babe, You are my hero!!!!! I am speechless!! I was able to be with the baby in the nursery for a while, but I wasn't able to hold him!! I hope Maggie was able to hold him for a while! Poor 'lil guy!! I can't wait 'till we can bring him home!!!!! I wsh I could say more, but I'm trrrrd!! Peace & I love Yous all!!!

Carjack me sucka.... I don't think so!

EaST Orange, located in the beautiful urban sector of Essex County is the shining jewel of automotive theft in New Jersey. Sandwiched between Newark & Irvington (both "rough" neiborhoods), East Orange is a town not unlike Snake Pliskin's Manhattan in the movie Escape From New York..... It is Ghetto.. So, we have customer that we call on who is located on S. Grove street. Covered in razor wire & cameras, their parking lot is something of a safety zone. Howerver, My dads car got stolen there about 15 years ago, the guy who owns the place had a car stolen there. His is a great story, he was on the way somewhere with his wife & had to stop at the store the get something. He ran inside, and they stole his car.... with his wife in it!! Somehow she got returned, not to sure about the car... Well, Friday was my turn to experience the joys that this area offers... I made a delivery of material to this perticular supply house. Drove up to the light, waiting to make a right on Central to get into Newark. On my left was a Cadillac with to ethnic youths inside. The passenger rolls his window down & asks me (my window was down, the a/c in the truck don't work) "where do you work?". I said, "all over I'm a salesman". Then he starts to get out of his car, asking me "what'chu sell?". I said f*ck this & made the right... That's how fast it can happen kids....

So today we are going to the hospital to get "induced"!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time I blog, I'll be giving the full baby report! Keep us in your thoughts!! Gotta go to Shoprite now!

Peace!